A knightly sword,East Scandinavia,11th/12th cebntury. Straight double-edged blade with a shallow fuller on each side. Straight quillons with three disc shaped swellings. Tapered tang with flat disc pommel. Cleaned and restored excavation find. Length 89 cm. Rare type of sword. A similar example is in the National Museum at Helsingfors. Cf. Heribert Seitz,Blankwaffen I,p. 146,historic,historical,12th century,11th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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